Nightlife in Barcelona

Nightlife in Barcelona City

The nightlife in Barcelona doesn’t really get going until after 12.00pm and then goes on until the wee small hours of the morning.

This city never sleeps and is overflowing with cafes, bars, champagne and cocktail bars, restaurants and live shows where you can enjoy the latest popular music, jazz, rock and flamenco.

Magic Fountain

Take in the sights before your night begins and head over to Placa Espanya where the stunning Magic Fountain is located just below Palau Nacional.

Displays are from …

Thurs-Sunday 8pm until 12pm during summer

7-9pm from Oct-April.

Nightlife in Barcelona

Eixample District

The Eixample District is full of clubs, discotheques, cafes and bars. There is a left and right to this district and the right-hand side is very popular with tourists and known as the Quadrat d’Or (Golden Square).

The atmosphere at night is electric and even if you just take a stroll along La Rambla you’ll feel the buzz.

There are many great places nearby where you can wine and dine such as in the Gothic Quarter and El Born.

Nightlife in Barcelona

There are many beach-side restaurants to enjoy a night out and a romantic walk by the beach and Montjuic is a popular place for romantic evening walks.

Port Olimpic has great selection of bars and discos along the yachting marina.

You can wine and dine on the outdoor terraces and restaurants end enjoy views of the Mediterranean sea and the beaches.

Many have great entertainment especially during the summer and most places stay open until around 3.00am.

Ramble de Mar & Maremagnum

Maremagnum

Further along the waterfront at the end of La Rambla is Port Vel, not far from the Columbus monument is Rambla de Mar which is a continuation of La Rambla.

This is a great spot for strolling along the harbor and also for exploring Maremagnum.

Once inside you will find shops, restaurants, pubs, clubs and bars and 12 cinemas which show films in their original version with sub-titles.

Barcelona by Night 2-Hour Guided Tour

Enjoy Barcelona after dark on a 2-hour night tour that combines the buzzing activity with the beauty of the city during the best hours of the day.

A Dutch-speaking guide will lead you down the narrow streets of the medieval Barrio Gòtic, and into the trendy neighborhoods of El Born and Raval. Along the way, stop at at least 2 typical Catalan bars to enjoy a glass of wine and an authentic Spanish tapa.

Meet your guide on Plaça Catalunya, and experience the charm of the Catalan capital as it wakes up for the night.

See the former fishing enclave of Barceloneta next to the long city beaches. Pass Port Olimpic, continue through the Old Port and onto La Rambla and the medieval shipyards of Drassanes.

On arrival at Montjuïc, enjoy panoramic city views from the balcony overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, watch the Magic Fountain show of dancing water, set to music and lights that create a kaleidoscope of colors. Once the show is over, transfer back to your hotel, or as close as a drop off is possible.